2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 695 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Terracan | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |
